Boy Zugba treats Iloilo with an array of its first new dishes rolled out after 5 years!
For the soft opening on Wednesday, October 30 and grand launch on Friday, November 8, Boy Zugba has also transformed its interiors to create a more open and interactive environment. The glass façade has been removed for added openness, complemented by a disco ball that brings vibrant lighting and a basketball hoop for a fun, sporty vibe. The updated design proudly embraces Filipino culture, drawing inspiration from the familiar charm of a neighborhood sari-sari store.
And for the famed Ilonggo tastebuds? Expect a lineup of beloved regional dishes infused with Boy Zugba’s unique twist.
Here is a quick rundown on some of the new dishes Boy Zugba is launching for the first time after 5 years:
BEEF RENDANG
A staple of Maranao cooking, this dry curry dish is made traditionally from beef brisket. “Our version at Boy Zugba uses beef shank, complete with bone and marrow! It’s like pochero but given the Maranao treatment.”
SEAPUDZ BANDI
Usa ka bandi-hado of the usual suspects: Chilean mussels, crabs, shrimps, tangigue and squid, drenched in sinfully good scrab fat!
BINUKADKAD NA ISDA
Escabeche nga isda, with the fried fish drizzled in sweet and sour sauce, but presented in an interesting manner…it’s standing up!
S.O.S.P.A. (SISIG OH! SALAD PA!)
Just like nachos, but we use kiping/burikit (crispy cassava chips) instead of the usual corn chips, and top it with sisig, lettuce and native salsa from our homemade atchara that uses coconut vinegar.
MEAT ME @ DA SEA
All the Boy Zugba favorites at one go? Why not! Sinugbang nukos, calamares, seafood kinilaw, pork barbecue, chicken inasal, liempo, cheezy chorizo, crispy kangkong, itlog maalat and kropek. It’s also a mix of cooking techniques from frying, grilling, boiling, to brining.
SIZZLING BINIGNIT
A re-imagination of the Visayan binignit (tabirak in Northern Mindanao and ginataan in Tagalog), served on a sizzling plate. “The heat renders it and leaves it stickier.”
GA AHOS AHOS NA KANGKONG
Two kinds of garlicky kangkong: adobong kangkong but served in a sizzling plate, topped with crispy kangkong! scrab fat!
UNITED COLORS OF TURRON
Turron, but make it colorful: It’s Nangka/langka (jackfruit) with saging (banana) in lumpia wrapper and fried…but with served with mango jam, ube jalaya, peanut sauce and pineapple jam. For a colorful burst for the eyes and the palate!
LECHE BRULEE
A leche flan crème brulee with burnt sugar on top.
BUKOHALO OVERLOAD
Instead of plain ice, we use actual buko juice as flavored shaved ice, so the flavor is more intense!
Opening Promo
To mark this celebration, Boy Zugba Iloilo offers 25% Off on total bill for the soft opening this October 30, 2024. To avail the promo, diners must present the flyer given to them, posting a photo dining at Boy Zugba, and by Liking and tagging them on Facebook page. A 50% off on all Boodle Set will also be offered from opening to closing on the grand opening day this November 08, 2024 (Monday, 10am to 9pm).
